All Blog articles – Page 35
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Mentoring: Goodness
“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
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Games: Games for large groups
We might not all be blessed with large groups of children or young people, but lots of churches do have big numbers. And, with summer coming up, you might be planning an outreach event such as a holiday club, BBQ or games afternoon. Here are some games that you can put to good use in those contexts!
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Can you prove God exists?
Can you prove that God exists? Well, that depends what you mean by ‘prove’. True proof only exists in maths. I can prove 2 + 2 = 4, but even scientists need a certain amount of ‘faith’. In order to ‘do’ science, they have to believe there is order to the world - that things will react in a certain way because forces, such as gravity, are at work.
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Craft: David and Goliath
The story of David and Goliath is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, so it’s easy to get caught in well-worn grooves when thinking of crafts to use when telling it. Here are some ideas to help children explore the story from some different angles!
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Justice: Church vs Hunger
What are children and young people in your church talking about? This generation will change the world. They’re savvy creators, globally connected, with a heart for the global neighbours. Your job as youth and children’s workers is more important than ever
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King David: Session 3
Meeting aim: To hear how David made Jerusalem his capital city and discovered that – God is not just in one place at any one time - God is everywhere.
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David and Goliath: Session 2
Meeting aim: To encounter the story of David and Goliath and to reflect on David’s courageous actions – God is with us when we are afraid.
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Samuel and Saul: Session 1
Meeting aim: To understand that God helps his people when they face difficulties.
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Understanding Christianity: RE resources
Dream: think strategically and with vision about our work in schools.
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Instagram and poor mental health
It was recently reported that Instagram can negatively impact young people’s mental health. Beth Stout, chief executive of Golddigger Trust shares what we can be doing to help children and young people in the digital age.
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Parable: Pocket Rocket
Tom cradled his new purchase in his hands. He could barely believe he had got his hands on one. At the launch three days ago, journalists, tech experts and big businesses had been clamouring to buy this revolutionary gadget. And now, by some fluke, he’d been able to buy one.
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Will my pets be in heaven?
The Bible is full of passages which show us how much God cares about animals. In the story of Noah, the animals’ safety is a huge priority for God. They are also included in the promise and special relationship (covenant) which God makes with Noah and his family after the flood. Does this mean that when the end of the world comes, animals will be saved again?
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